EVENTS GUIDE for June 4 and beyond (Surrey, North Delta)

Vancouver-based MGV Lyra German Menâ€™s Choir will be hosting the 40th Anniversary of the North Pacific SÃ¤ngerbund on Friday, June 5 at Chandos Pattison Auditorium in Surrey, 7 p.m. start. Eight choirs, from two countries, with more than 280 singers, will be participating. The individual performing choirs include German and Austrian mixed and male choirs from British Columbia, Washington and Oregon. The concert will culminate with a mass choir performance. More info: Call 604-828-8788.

Coast-to-Coast Ceilidh presented by Fraser Valley Gilbert & Sullivan Society on Saturday, June 13, 8 p.m., at the Pavilion at Bear Creek Park, Surrey. Live music, beverages, silent auction, draws and more in fundraising event for the theatre group. â€œOur live band will perform songs from every region, province and territory in Canada!â€ Tickets ($15) available via email, fvgssinformation@gmail.com.

FVDED in the Park music festival: Blueprint and Live Nation Canada present inaugural event on July 3 and 4 at Holland Park, Surrey, featuring headliners Deadmau5 and The Weeknd. All-ages event, a variety of genres on two outdoor stages. For full lineup and tickets, visit Fvdedinthepark.com.

Delta Arts Council open mic night at Firehall Centre for the Arts (11489 84th Ave., North Delta) on last Friday of each month. â€œOpen Mic gives local talent the opportunity to share and showcase.â€ Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $4/person at the door. Info: Deltaartscouncil.ca.

FESTIVALS

City of Bhangra Festival to June 9 at venues in Vancouver and Surrey, featuring Bhangra Village Conference on Thursday, June 4 at SFU Surrey, 5 to 9 p.m. â€œConference brings local and international artists, educators, community members, and bhangra enthusiasts together to discuss all aspects of the bhangra movement. Led by local communications guru Sharad Khare, the conference is free and open to everyone.â€ Info: Vibc.org.

Whalleyâ€™s Corner Community Festival: Second annual event on Saturday, June 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Grosvenor Road, near 108th Ave. and King George Blvd. Business vendors, organizations, food vendors, plus entertainment by Double Shotzz, Jim Abbott and singer Jessica Arthur. Event is part of Surreyâ€™s Doors Open tour. Sponsors sought. Info: Whalleyscorner.com, call Kimberly at 604-580-2321.

Panchoâ€™s Nightclub: Live top 40 and classic rock. Tuesday karaoke, Thursday jam night. â€œSurreyâ€™s longest-running live music venue,â€ at 10768 King George Blvd., Surrey, 604-583-3536. Band and special-event info: Panchosnightclub.com.

Dublin Crossing: Live music six nights a week at 18789 Fraser Hwy., Surrey. 604-575-5470, Dublincrossing.com.

Olympia Pizza: Live music, comedy and more at venue in Whalley, 10257 King George Blvd. 604-584-1388, Facebook.com/olympia.resto. Tues. and Thurs. open-mic night, live band jam night; Wed. â€œFreeStyleâ€ hip-hop/rap with Rasta Mike. Comedy night on last Friday of month with Dennis Lintonjua.

Central City Brewing Co.: Live music on select nights at restaurant/bar, 13450 102nd Ave., at Central City, Surrey. 604-582-6620, centralcitybrewing.com.

Surrey Fiddlers Old Time Dance takes place at Clayton Hall (18513 70th Ave., Surrey) on the first Thursday of every month, except July and August, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Admission is $3. For info, call 604-576-1066.

SOAR hosts â€œCar Wash for Nepalâ€ fundraiser on Sunday, June 7 at Mohawk station in North Surrey, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 15970 96th Ave. â€œSOAR Philanthropic Society (a student-run scholarship committee) will be holding a car wash this upcoming month as a gesture of kindness to assist those in need that have been affected by the recent earthquakes in Nepal.â€ Info: Soarps.org.

Fraser Valley Grape Escape: Cyclists spend two days pedaling through the Fraser Valley visiting award-winning wineries and also Krause Berry Farms, on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7. â€œCollect pledges to be eligible for fundraising rewards. Riders must raise a minimum of $300 in order to take part in the event. Money raised supports MS research and vital services for people living with MS in B.C.â€ Info: Contact Jason Hulbert, Scotiabank MS Bike Tour Co-ordinator at 604-602-3211 or jason.hulbert@mssociety.ca, also Msbike.ca.

HEALTH

Canadian Mental Health Association (Delta) offers an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Support Group for individuals with OCD and/or friends and family, on first Wednesday of every month, 7 to 9 p.m., 11715 72nd Ave., North Delta (house). Call 604-943-1878 to register.

KIDS/FAMILY

Family Day at Surrey Art Gallery on Sunday, June 14 from noon to 4 p.m. â€œDrop in to explore, enjoy and create art together. Engage in hands-on and interactive family-friendly activities inspired by the exhibitions â€˜Views from the Southbank IIâ€™ and â€˜From Punjab, with love.â€™ Admission by donation (suggested $4), at Bear Creek Park, 604-501-5566.

Surrey Pop-up Park: TD Friends of the Environment Foundation attraction runs from June 3 to 7 at Guilford Town Centre, 10355 152 St., Surrey. In celebration of its 25th anniversary, TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TD FEF) is bringing pop-up parks to six urban communities across Canada, including Surrey. â€œFrom June 3 to 7, a parking lot at Guildford Town Centre will be transformed with a pop-up green space. Open to the community for five days, the park will offer free community programming, including a farmers market, performances from local musicians, fitness classes and more. Visitors will be surrounded by native grasses and trees, log seating and tables, while they enjoy outdoor activities.â€ Info: Fef.td.com.

Community Safety Breakfast with local RCMP and transit police officials, 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 10 at Knight & Day restaurant, 9677 King George Blvd., Surrey. Free admission. RSVP to Alex by June 8, via Alex@downtownsurreybia.com or call 604-580-2321.

North Delta Family Day Parade to be held on Sunday, June 28. North Delta Lions Club seeks applications to participate in grand parade, an annual event co-hosted by Corporation of Delta and the club. Info: Northdeltalions.org, email pritpal538@hotmail.com or call Pritpal at 604-763-7251. No entry fee for parade.

SENIORS

Music Jammers: Seniors (50+) invited to join in lively two-hours of music, dancing and fun, Wednesdays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Kennedy House Seniors Centre, 11760 88th Ave., North Delta. Drop-in fee 35 cents. â€œCall ahead to make sure weâ€™re not cancelled that week.â€ 604-594-2717.

Surrey Urban Screen: Digital art shown on screen on side of building at Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre, at 13458 107A Ave. Exhibit can be viewed from 30 minutes after sunset until midnight from October to May. Info: 604-598-5898, Surreyurbanscreen.ca.

Coffee Gallery at the Tate: Local gallery with 20 local artists, at #59-7238 189th St. Surrey (facing on 72nd Ave., at 189th). Visit www.CoffeeGalleryattheTate.com.

Surrey Historical Society meeting on Saturday, June 13 at 10 a.m. in the downstairs meeting room of the Surrey Archives building, 17671 56th Ave., Cloverdale. â€œAt 11 a.m., Ryan Gallagher will give a slide show presentation on the â€˜Dawn of the New Millennium, 1999 â€“ 2000.â€™â€ For information, call 604-576-9734.

â€œDiscovery Saturday: Ice Cream Afternoonâ€ event on Saturday, June 20 at Surrey Museum, 1 to 4 p.m. â€œVisit the Mr. Cool Ice-Cream truck in the museum parking lot to try exotic global flavours; take a turn cranking the old-fashioned ice cream maker and taste the sweet results. Take home a recipe to try making your own ice cream.â€ Drop in, by donation, at 17710 56A Ave., Surrey. Info: 604-592-6956.

EDUCATION

Surrey English Language Centre provides free English language classes for new immigrants to Canada with proof of permanent residence, age 17 or older. â€œWe offer full-time and evening LINC classes year-round, funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. We have been helping people adapt to life in Canada for over 20 years through English language training and information on Canadaâ€™s laws, government, health care, culture, communities, workplace and more.â€ To register, call 604-582-7479, email selc@shaw.ca, visit 9801 King George Blvd. (suites #111 and #350), Surrey.

TALKS

CARP presents â€œDying to Have a Conversation: Letâ€™s Talk About End of Life Issues: Part 2,â€ on Wednesday, June 17 at White Rock Community Centre, 15154 Russell Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for event, 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is $10 CARP members, $15 non-CARP members (refundable with membership). RSVP to Denice, 604-538-5778.

WORKSHOPS

â€œWriting Your Story â€“ The Easy Wayâ€ workshop Thursday, June 4 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Crossroads United Church (library), 7655 120th St., North Delta. Free. â€œThis free introductory workshop will provide inspiration and get you started writing down some of the pivotal stories of your life. A gift for future generations.â€ Info, contact Diana Mohrsen, dmohrsen@gmail.com, 778-389-5100.

SPORTS/REC

Newton Seniors Centre Tennis Club seeks experienced, senior (55+) tennis players. â€œWe are not a teaching club, so you must know how to play, serve and score.â€ For information, call Al or Sue at 604-594-8783, or Jan, 604-502-7844.

North Delta Newcomers and Friends is a ladies social club. â€œWe invite you to join us, if you are new to the area or would just like to meet some new friends. Please call and arrange to attend one of our activities (morning walks, coffee gatherings, card games, stitch and chat, book clubs and monthly dinners. Our Par 3 golf has returned for the season, also).â€ Call Kathy at 604-583-3691, or Pam at 604-597-7974.

Surrey Beekeepers Association meetings held on the third Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. start at Honeybee Centre, 7480 176th St., Surrey. Contact Don or Fran Carter, 604-591-3262. â€œAll welcome to attend and learn about bees.â€

CFUW (Canadian Federation of University Women) North Delta/Surrey is a club open to all women graduates, students and associates who support the mission and ideals of CFUW, which provides annual scholarships and bursaries to deserving female graduates who are going on to university. The club meets monthly from September to June. Contact Heather at 604-591-7678 or Eleanor at 604-589-3631.

â€œHiring in 2015: Tools and tips to protect the Employerâ€: Hamilton Duncan Armstrong + Stewart presents half-day seminar, which includes accommodation in the workplace, termination and other topics. â€We invite all business owners, managers and HR professionals to join us at this complimentary presentation. A continental breakfast will be provided.â€ Event on Tuesday, June 9, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Northview Golf & Country Club, 6857 168 St., Surrey. RSVP by Thursday, May 21 to Lynda Wendland (lmw@hdas.com or 604-580-4757).

2015 Surrey Business Excellence Awards: Surrey Board of Trade accepts nominations in seven categories for the awards this fall. Deadline is Sept. 16. â€œThe objective of the awards is to help local businesses improve their performance while providing an introduction to business assessment and business excellence models.â€ For the full nomination form and criteria, visit businessinsurrey.com or call 604-634-0347.

CAMPS

The Arts Club Musical Theatre Intensive at Surrey Arts Centre is from July 6 to 17 (Monday to Friday) from 10am to 4pm, cost of $499. Apply before June 26. â€œYoung performers (aged 12-16) who are at a beginner to intermediate level will spend two weeks learning voice, dance, and acting techniques from industry professionals, ed by program director Peter Jorgensen.â€ Info: Surrey.ca/theatre.

REUNIONS

Queen Elizabeth Secondaryâ€™s 75th anniversary celebration will take place Oct. 15 from 3:30 to 8 p.m. All past and present students and staff are welcome to attend. â€œThe theme for this alcohol-free event will celebrate the decades.â€ Tickets starting at $6 are available online at Picatic.com/event14301815218356471. For more details, call 604-588-1258.

LIBRARY EVENTS

â€œMaker Meetupsâ€ held on Friday nights at City Centre Library (6:30 to 8:45 p.m.), encouraging people to â€œlearn arts and science concepts by making actual objectsâ€ in an open workshop format. Events held in partnership with Maker Cube, a non-profit organization that aims to create the first Makerspace in Surrey. Info: Surreylibraries.ca/programs-services/5798.aspx.

OPEN HOUSE

Sunshine Hills Parent Participation Preschool 50th-anniversary open house on Friday, June 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. at 6750 Carncross Cres., North Delta. â€œOur â€˜Little Preschool in the Woodsâ€™ is celebrating 50 years. Please join usâ€¦ for hot dogs, face painting, a fun alumni project and much more. We look forward to seeing all past, present and future families.â€ Info: Sunshine-hills.com.

NETWORKING

Valley Womenâ€™s Network Luncheons held on last Wednesday of every month at Eaglequest Golf Club, 7778 152nd St., Surrey. Event fee $27, or $30 at door for non-members. â€œCome share your business successes, goals with us and let us help one another.â€ Info: Valleywomensnetwork.com, 604-940-9355.

MARKETS

Surrey Night Market: Open-air market features food, entertainment and more at Cloverdale Fairgrounds (in lot west of Agriplex) from May 29 to Sept. 20, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 6 to 11 p.m. Admission $2 (with exemptions), free parking. Info: SurreyNightMarket.com.

Surrey Art Gallery Association seeks volunteers for its gift shop at its Bear Creek Park facility. â€œIf you enjoy meeting new people and local artists, being around unique and finely crafted artworks by artists from around the Lower Mainland, this is the place for you.â€ Contact Joan Owen, 604-531-8118.

Surrey RCMP accepts applications for its first Youth Police Academy, to run from Sept. 16 to Nov. 4, 2015. Eight-week course designed to give Surrey youth an inside look into policing in Surrey. â€œThis interactive and fun learning series aims to foster a better understanding between youth and the RCMP and explore what the community can do together to enhance public safety.â€ For criteria and more info, visit Surrey.rcmp.ca under â€œYouth Programs.â€ Application deadline is June 30.

Surrey Poet Laureate: City of Surrey seeks applications for inaugural position of Surrey Poet Laureate, who will â€œact as an ambassador for the City of Surrey and the people of Surrey, advocating for literacy and the literary arts and helping to raise to status of poetry, language and the arts in the everyday consciousness of Surrey residents.â€ Submissions to be evaluated by committee, co-ordinated by Surrey Libraries. Applications accepted until June 30. For details, visit Surreylibraries.ca/poetlaureate, or phone project co-ordinator Meghan Savage, 604-598-7374.

Vendors wanted for Fleetwood Multicultural Fair, â€œCelebrating Canadian diversityâ€ on Sunday, July 12. For info, email info@latinsummerfest.com or call 604-593-2448 or search for event on Facebook.

Panorama Childrenâ€™s Choir, under the direction of Dolores Scott begins their new semester with a focus on World Rhythms. No auditions. Ages K-7 New members welcome Tuesday afternoons at 14853 60th Ave., Surrey. â€œThis is a place to share your voice with friends and shine as one!â€ Call 604 595-6718 to register. Info: Doloresscott.com.

Maple Leaf Singers: â€œMeet new people, have fun, and reveal the song in your heart. Join the Maple Leaf Singers, a unique show chorus that includes singers from all parts of Metro Vancouver and performs at a variety of events. Baritone and bass voices particularly needed, but all are welcome. Learn more at Mapleleafsingers.com. Ask Anne Baird about joining at via email, information@mapleleafsingers.com.